Martin Azese, Ph.D.

Biography

Dr. Martin Azese is an Instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University (TTU), where his teaching is fueled by an enduring passion for inspiring the next generation of engineers. With over two decades of teaching experience, he has instructed a wide range of courses in Thermal/Fluid Sciences as well as graduate-level Mathematics and Physics, earning a reputation for his engaging, student-centered approach. Dr. Azese has mentored numerous undergraduates and advised several master’s and Ph.D. theses in Physics. Dr. Azese earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University in 2012. His research bridges theory, computation, and experimentation in Fluid Dynamics, with applications that span industrial processes to medical technologies. His scholarly work has appeared in leading journals, including Physics of Fluids (Editor’s Pick) and Journal of Fluid Mechanics. A dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Azese has received multiple honors, including the “Award for Most Influential Faculty Member” from the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering in 2017 and 2018, and the “Exemplary Study Abroad Leadership” Certificate of Global Scholarship for the 21st Century from Texas Tech’s Office of International Affairs in 2018. He also led the TTU Engineering Faculty-Led Program in Seville, Spain, in 2017, broadening students’ global perspectives. Dr. Azese was named a U.S. Fulbright Scholar after his Fulbright award in 2022–2023, furthering his commitment to international collaboration and STEM outreach. He has also served as a postdoctoral researcher under Professor Jerzy, advancing high-impact projects in biofluids engineering involving Caenorhabditis Elegans (C. Elegans). Beyond the classroom, Dr. Azese is deeply committed to mentoring and STEM outreach, fostering diversity and innovation in engineering education. He is an active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), continuing to contribute to both academic and professional communities.

Research Interests

• Fluid Dynamics (Theoretical and Computational) - General Low Reynolds Number Flow - Capillary Dynamics Simple/Complex Fluids (Medical/Pharmaceutical Applications) - Dynamics of Solid/Liquid Interphases: Fluid Slippage.

• Applied Mathematics (Innovative Computational Approaches to Applied Mathematics)

• Renewable Energy (Optimizing Renewable Energy Systems for Efficiency and Impact)

• Hydraulic Engineering (Applied Hydraulics for Transportation Systems)

• Machine Learning/Data Analytics

• Experimental Aerodynamics (Investigating Kutta Condition Effects in Surging Flows)

 

Personal Information

Education

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University (2012)
• M.Sc., Applied Mechanics (Physics), University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon (2003)
• M.Sc., Physics, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon (2002)
• B.Sc., Physics, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon, (2001)